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Jimmy Walker

An American professional golfer known for his 2016 PGA Championship victory at Baltusrol and his interest in astrophotography.
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Jimmy Walker is an American professional golfer born January 16, 1979 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Walker is known for ball striking, an astrophotography hobby (with some work recognized by NASA), and his major championship breakthrough. Walker won the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club defeating Jason Day by one stroke. Walker held the lead after every round at the rain-delayed PGA Championship. Walker has won six PGA Tour titles including back-to-back victories at the 2014 Frys.com Open and Sony Open. Walker represented the United States in the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine.

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"Jimmy Walker at Baltusrol."
"PGA Champion 2016."
"The astrophotographer."

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Origin

Jimmy Walker was born January 16, 1979 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Walker attended Baylor University. Walker turned professional in 2001 and developed his game on the Nationwide Tour before joining the PGA Tour.

Rules & Context

Jimmy Walker has won six PGA Tour titles including one major championship (2016 PGA Championship). Walker represented the United States in the 2014 and 2016 Ryder Cups. Walker is based in Boerne, Texas. Walker has a successful astrophotography hobby with multiple images featured by NASA.

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"Jimmy Walker won the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club defeating Jason Day by one stroke. Walker held the lead after every round at the rain-delayed PGA Championship and shot a final-round 67 to finish at 14-under 266. Walker is known for his astrophotography hobby with some work recognized by NASA."

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When did Walker win the PGA?

2016 at Baltusrol. Jimmy Walker won the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. Walker shot a final-round 67 to finish at 14-under 266, one stroke ahead of defending champion Jason Day. The PGA Championship was a marathon final day delayed by rain.

Why is Walker known for astrophotography?

Serious hobby with NASA recognition. Jimmy Walker has built a serious astrophotography hobby alongside his golf career. Some of Walker's space photography has been featured by NASA. The unusual hobby has provided Walker with a distinctive identity beyond his golf career.

How many PGA Tour wins for Walker?

Six. Jimmy Walker has won six PGA Tour titles. Walker won three PGA Tour events in 2014 including back-to-back victories at the Frys.com Open and Sony Open. Walker's 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol remains his only major championship.

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